Deputy Special Envoy, and Rumana Ahmed, executive assistant in the White House Office of Public Engagement, also offered words of gratitude. ISNA President Imam Mohamed Magid thanked the White House for their ongoing engagement. Rashad Hussain, Obama’s Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, while lauding the Founders’ efforts, reminded that now is the time for the younger generation to rise up to the model of the Founders and others who have done great things for their communities and society. George Selim, White House director for community partnerships, has had one of the longest relationships with ISNA, working previously in the Department of Homeland Security in both the Obama and Bush Administrations. Selim, a regular speaker at the ISNA Convention, shared his experiences with the Founders about working with ISNA to address national security concerns. In the afternoon, the Founders and their families toured the Capitol, where they learned how the Congress and the Capitol have changed as the country has grown. Later, they enjoyed a dinner hosted by Dr. Ashraf Sufi and Dr. Moen Butt. The next day was dedicated to descriptive presentations and productive discussions. Dr. Abdul Alim Khandekar, the IFC Chairman, offered the opening remarks and introductions, followed by Dr. Iqbal Unus’s presentation of the proposed Strategic Vision for ISNA that meets the dynamic changes in the Muslim community. IFC members discussed the direction ISNA is heading towards and shared their thoughts on the topic. Hiba Alalami, development coordinator at ISNA Development Foundation (IDF), presented on ISNA financial stability and discussed Planned Giving and Endowment Building at ISNA. The Founders and IDF staff reflected on IDF Action Plan for 2013. Dr. Saiyid Masroor Shah highlighted ISNA’s Electronic Transfer Fund (EFT) for 2012. Rizwan Jaka, Budget and Finance chairman at ISNA Majlis Ashu-Shura, reviewed the ISNA budget and finances for 2011-12. Mohamed Elsanousi, director of community outreach at IOICA, along with Maggie Siddiqi, IOICA Program Coordinator, and Christina Warner, IOICA Shoulder-toShoulder Campaign Director, informed IFC about the various initiatives and campaigns in which ISNA Office for Interfaith & ComIslamic Horizons May/June 2013
munity Alliances (IOICA) is engaged at the national level. The session on planning for the Community Service Recognition Luncheon at ISNA 2013 Annual Convention was followed by dinner hosted by the Indonesian Embassy. The dinner featured a panel discussion of young Muslim professionals working in civic engagement and public affairs in Washington, D.C. Adam M. Tugio, the ambassador’s counselor of political affairs, shared a welcoming message on behalf of Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal. Djalal said he believes that our globalizing world means we encounter not only different cultures but also different religions at a faster pace. He recently helped promote international interfaith dialogue by sponsoring Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, ISNA national director for Interfaith & Community Alliances, and other interfaith leaders from the U.S. and Indonesia as part of a delegation to Indonesia, Jordan, and the U.S. The evening’s panel discussion featured Muslim professionals who shared their experiences working for the common good
both in and outside of the government. The panelists highlighted the role that ISNA has played in their lives and how it has helped with their spiritual development. ISNA President Magid thanked the Djalal for his hospitality, and the Founders for their tremendous efforts over the past 50 years. “Without their help to keep ISNA moving,” he said. “I would not be standing before you today.” On Sunday, Feb. 24, Magid was invited to a breakfast with IFC members as they discussed the road ahead for ISNA as a national organization. IFC was officially created in 1994, with a mission “to support ISNA and ISNA Development Foundation (IDF) by serving as advisors, helping ISNA’s strategic priorities, and creating a sound financial base needed by ISNA to serve the Muslim community and society at large, independently and perpetually. IFC will also promote the role of philanthropy in the Muslim community.” Since then, IFC members have brought invaluable expertise and substantial financial support to IDF.
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